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In pics: Tejashwi Yadav reaches Patna with wife, lifts veil on her name

RJD leader and former Deputy CM of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, returned to Patna with his wife, Rachel Iris. Here are some photos of his grand welcome in the city. (All photos: IANS)

Tejashwi and Rachel got married on December 9

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Tejashwi and Rachel got married on December 9

The two got married in a ceremony attended by only close friends and family. Former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav also attended the wedding.

Rachel has a new name now--Rajshri

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Rachel has a new name now--Rajshri

Rachel Iris is the name of Tejashwi Yadav's wife who has been rechristened as 'Rajshri' by Lalu Prasad himself for the sake of ease of pronunciation.

The couple welcomed with traditional fanfare

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The couple welcomed with traditional fanfare

Leaders and party cadre danced to drum beats, belying the nip in the air, to express their delight.

It's not clear whether the bride has permanently changed her name

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It's not clear whether the bride has permanently changed her name

On being asked, Tejashwi said let's keep something for later. He didn't disclose whether Rachel has converted to Hinduism or not.

He remained dignified about Sadhu Yadav's comment

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He remained dignified about Sadhu Yadav's comment

Tejashwi chose to not answer on impulse about his maternal uncle Sadhu Yadav's comments about his wife.